Post by madkate on Apr 23, 2009 0:55:56 GMT -5

This is the version released in 2008 (Star Hoodie release) with the new, thinner bangs and a skin part instead of the pie wedge ones.

I got mine in February 2009, she's got a 2008 body tag, I haven't beheaded her to see if she's strung with knots or ferrules, but given that she's a revised doll, probably knots. That said, she arrived nice and tight, hopefully she'll hold up well. (in the photos where she's being held or leaning up against something, it's not because she can't stand, but because there's no stable surface, or I wanted the light at a different angle)

She's a *really* cute doll, I think she looks better with the new bangs, but even this version is still nearly as close to the top of the "Dolls that people would be least likely to buy if they only ever saw AG stock photos" list as the old one was. Her hair's lovely and silky, and has the shorter hairs at the back of the so you can put her hair in pigtails without the wig cap showing. It's not overly thick, and it's not thin, it seems just right. The pics seem to wash out her face color just a little, and show shadows by her eyes that aren't there when you're just looking at the doll, rest assured, she has standard Mattel face paint and no strange creases by her eyes or anything! (maybe she's just tired from being up this late?)

I got her directly from AG, so I had her ears pierced, she's the only doll I have with removable earrings, and I haven't changed the silver star studs she came in. My biggest complaint is about the outfit, the way the hoodie and the shirt underneath aren't two pieces. Perfectly nice colored shirt that would go with everything. Cute little hoodie that could go with a bunch of stuff. Oh, but to save a little tiny bit of fabric, they *can't*! Just...fail. I could understand if they were some bizarre print that would go with nothing but each other, but you don't *do* that to neutral basics! Bad AG! Bad, bad! And the shoes would have been nicer if they hadn't been that pink, either.

Doll: A+, outfit: B, since it's not horribly tacky and hasn't fallen apart, but it's such a waste of potential.

Pictures (in which we finally learn, at the end of the shoot, that Manual White Balance Covers A Multitude of Lighting Sins - sorry, Earth, I still refuse to use fluorescent bulbs in my bedroom):

Post by Patricia on Dec 23, 2009 9:53:48 GMT -5

Ok, so I'm going to cheat a little on this one. I got a TLC #4 with silver eye and a not so bad haircut. I decided that since she needed to go to the hospital I'd just pay and get a new head put on her. I requested the newer style head, with the skin part and thinner fringe. I'm very pleased with it, so my review is going to based on 4 in general, and the newer head.

The coloring on the new heads is very much present. The lips are a peachy pink, which, on a make up review thread might be a little darker than a shade being refered to as my lips, but better. The blushing on this particular example of a #4 is lighter than some dolls I have, but darker than my older early PC girls.

Her hair is thinner than my older #4s, but glossier and less flyaway. The new style bangs give the doll a fresh look. This wig also appears to part better in the back for pig tail styles.

Overall, I'm very pleased I opted to get the new head, and pleased with this new hair style.

Post by newdivision on Feb 15, 2010 18:50:52 GMT -5

She is an adorable girl with a sweet face. I like how it is a round, full shape. Her eyes are a dark mix of brown and gray. Her hair is pretty short, it goes to the top of her arms. Her hair is also quite thin but is easy to manage and is much easier compared to my Molly.

I didn't like the meet outfit at first but it is useful. Like Lanie's dress, the top can be rolled up to make a shirt, and the leggings are cute under any dresses, or paired with a baggy t-shirt for a cool, casual look.

Post by princesschelle on Jan 31, 2011 23:24:29 GMT -5

I had #4, and then sold her. She was a beautiful doll, but I just didn't like the bangs. I kind of regret selling her now and wish I still had her so I could re-wig her. Oh well! Anyway, I wish that she came in a bangless version, but here is a picture of my Maia when I still had her.

Post by ickyllamaface on Mar 25, 2011 14:21:38 GMT -5

I just LOVE my #4! She is a darling girl who has such a spirit. My doll is half Hawaiian, half Japanese, so her first name is Iolani and her middle name is Minako, each name referring to each culture that is a part of her. Iolani is a beautiful girl.

When I purchased her, she came in the Star Hoodie outfit, my favorite of the Today meet outfits. I like the way the hair LOOKS with the Mattel part, but I have to say that the PM hair is MUCH thicker and easier to play with, and only because of that I give this doll a B.

Post by on Nov 11, 2011 0:14:05 GMT -5

I brought Raven from a board member and I must say, she is quite beautiful. Although I am a fan of the scalp line and the bangs, I am not fond of the thinner hair. I have a hard time putting braids in and she does shed a lot. Her face paint makes her look like she's about 11 or 12 in age. I am very fond of her.